1. In 1864, Idaho City experienced a devastating fire on October 29 that destroyed much of the town's business district. The fire started in a bakery and quickly spread to adjacent buildings due to the strong winds that day. It took several days for the fire to be fully extinguished, and the rebuilding process lasted for years.

2. On October 29, 1889, Idaho became the 43rd state in the United States. It was the first state to be admitted to the union in the same year as Montana and North Dakota, which were also part of the wave of new western states admitted during this period.

3. In 1905, the first game of football was played on the campus of the University of Idaho in Moscow on October 29. The Vandals defeated Washington State University 12-0 in front of a crowd of about 400 spectators. This rivalry game is still played annually today, known as the Battle of the Palouse.

4. On October 29, 1932, the Idaho State Capitol building was officially dedicated in Boise. The state had been without a permanent capitol since a fire destroyed the previous building in 1917. The new building stood as a symbol of Idaho's growth and development during the early 20th century.

5. October 29, 1991, marked the opening of the Idaho Black History Museum in Boise. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories and contributions of African Americans in Idaho's history. It is the only black history museum in the Pacific Northwest and aims to promote understanding and cross-cultural communication.